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HARTLEPOOL MARINA
The Monkey
The "Make A Wish For The Monkey" statue is in Hartlepool Marina, near the lock gates. Coins thrown into the monkey's lap are donated to Hartlepool & District Hospice.
The Hart
The name of Hartlepool, according to the author Sir Cuthbert Sharp, comes from origins unknown. But in the time of Bede, the old town on the peninsula, was called Heruteu - the island of the stag. By mediaeval times, the town was known as Hertepol - the pool of the hart or, hart in the pool - becoming Hart-le-Pool.
Hartlepool Marina, said to be one of the finest in Europe, was built at a cost of more than £50 million pounds
As well as the Marina itself, which has 500 fully serviced pontoon berths and a selection of quayside births, the area around it has some excellent bars and restaurants. Whatever you fancy, I am sure you will find something here to suit your taste - whether it's Algerian, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean cuisine, Spanish, Thai, a bistro, fast food or even good ol' fish and chips!
The Marina looking towards the Lock Office and the old Customs House
which dates back to 1911
In the background are some of the many luxury apartments that have been
built in this area over the last four years. Further development is
planned as the town looks forward to 2010 with more than 100
Tall Ships
expecting to sail into Hartlepool for the spectacle after they've sailed
from Kristiansand, in Norway, on the second and final leg of the race.
During their stay, the ships will be berthed in Jackson Dock and
Hartlepool Marina, and there will be a host of special events organised
in celebration. More than a million visitors are expected to descend on
the town - between August 7th and August 10th, 2010 - which has been
described as "Hartlepool's biggest ever party".
Visit the Tall Ships 2010 website
A view across the Marina from Jackson's Landing with restaurants, bars and the apartments at Navigation Point in the background
A tranquil scene at Hartlepool Marina on a quiet August afternoon - and the masts of HMS Trincomalee tower above the Historic Quay
The "Wingfield Castle" with the tall masts of "HMS Trincomalee" in the background - and another view of the Wingfield Castle
The PSS Wingfield Castle, and her sister ship the Tattershall Castle was delivered to the London & North Eastern Railway (which later became the British Transport Commission) and was used as a ferry on the River Humber between Hull and New Holland. During the second world war, both acted as waterborne winch platforms for barrage balloons. The Wingfield Castle, which was built by the yards of Sir William Gray in the town, was restored during the 1970's and had several owners before further restoration in her original building berth in Hartlepool. The PSS Wingfield Castle is open to the public and admission is free through the Museum of Hartlepool. Refreshments are available on board.
HMS Trincomalee has pride of place at the Historic Quay - and, on the right, Jackson's Wharf public house which is situated very close to Jackson's Landing, the Maritime Museum, Historic Quay, the PSS Wingfield Castle and HMS Trincomalee
The Bandstand in the Marina Gardens with HMS Trincomalee in the background, Jackson's Landing off to the right and the floodlights of Victoria Park in the distance on the extreme left.
A monument in memory of all those who lost their lives at sea. It was initially used as a lighthouse at Seaton Carew, near Longscar Rocks.
If we want North East England to flourish, we need to continue to work together to raise awareness of the region as a fantastic place to live, work, study, visit, do business and invest. With North East England you can play your part
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